Canadian opposition to any general reciprocity with Canada
March 4. Senator McCumber stated the Senate Finance Committee opposed broad reciprocity with Canada. He cited Canada’s limited export needs and a wartime tariff stance. He noted a 1911 law repeal and new permanent tariff legislation under review, with changes broadening rate controls.
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Swalitington
Canada
Voicei Lo
Chairin McGumber
Senate
W. S. Dieldins
Winaiee
Washington
United States
Menator McCumber
Finance Committes
Aas
Commitites
McCumber
House
Finwe
Applications for Auto Operator Licenses Heavy Demand
The Motor Vehicle Department in Hartford reports high demand for operator licenses with about two thirds of 103 issued in review. Approximately 75,000 Connecticut licenses are issued, and at least 40,000 more are expected within the month.
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Motor Vehicle Department
Hartford
Connecticut
Engineer Dies In Freight Cab At Arientron La
Veteran Pennsylvente railroad engineer Charles EB Cope collapsed in a freight cab at Moore ion tolasy. A physician declared death due to heart failure. passenger Crain assisted. Aged UM years old.
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Arientron
la Mag
Dee
Charles EB. Cope
Moore Ion
Crain
Mail Pouches Stolen From Baggage Room
Stolen pouches from the baggage room at the Post Office, believed to contain registered mail, were taken by two men who fled in an auto while the station agent was absent. Postmaster J. Juelsxon could not estimate the value. Authorities notified.
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Neakee
Ufiniss
Postmiaster
J. Juelsxon
Thay Ced
Kelloggs Bran Promises Relief From Constipation
An advertisement touts Kellogg's Bran as a permanent remedy for constipation without pills. It claims daily two tablespoonfuls, cooked and eaten with cereals or in foods, will cleanse the bowels and improve complexion and breath. It urges endorsement by family physicians and notes bran as a natural, habit-free aid for all ages.
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Kelloggs
Kellogg ’S
Pran
Kellogg
Brandoea
Keltogs
Fleischmann
Elevator Operator Recalls Wartime Court House Murders
Peter Dietrich, long time elevator operator at the Court House, marks nearly twenty nine years on the job. He recalls sensational murder trials and oddities from the building, including the Boney Weeks case, the Brockhans wills matter, and the Fairfield murder of a wife for her money. He notes notable figures like Samuel Messenden and Stiles Judson among those who walked the halls.
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Fremont
Sam
Willaaml
Ile
Peter Dietrich
Court Louse
Urate
Mr Dietrich
Court House
George Nichola
Helen Angie
Stamford
Ana
Darien
Seleton
Viet
Yints
Uren
Terfert
Cougi
Springfield
Dietrich
Samuel Messenden
Connecticut
National Republican Committee
Stiles Judson
Debate Postponed By Puntic Speaking Club
The Puntic Speaking club debate scheduled for last night was canceled due to the absence of a team member. The event was to be conducted by the Educational department of the M.C.A. and led by Pr. J. Cook, the educational secretary, during a regular business session.
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M.C. A
Pr. J. Cook
Judge discusses growing law cases and social change
A colorful remark on the surge of lawyers and court activity. The speaker notes more cases now than twenty nine years ago, with shifts in societal mood. He also observes women and men handling emotions differently in public spaces like elevators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judgius
Bridgeport
Waterway funding urged at river and harbors congress
The National Rivers and Harbors Congress approved a demand to Congress for at least the Army Engineers’ recommended funding for national rivers and harbors. President John Wm Small urged action in an election year and called on Congressmen to back river and harbor improvements amid railroads’ stance on rate and shipment policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maret Jemand
Congress
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Chief of Army Engineers
John WM. Small
Congresa
Janson FL. Boach
Army Engineers
Hila
Lading
Prin Alpigg
End of Congress Election and War Jong Directors
Fragmentary text notes the end of congress with directors for the War jong states elected and a bouquet event in which Vice President Caolidxe presided. The passage hints at railroad competition and water rights influencing business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Jong States
Caolidxe
Liquor Consumption Figures in December 1921 Reported
Washington report states that 140000 full jars of modernal liquor were used by Americans in December 1921. Despite this, the figure was only one tenth of the quantity withdrawn on Pennils in December Theat, according to Prohibition Bureau release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Prohibition Bureau
Women demand four policewomen in Brighton protest
In Brighton on March 1 protesters demand the appointment of four policewomen. They point to 1918 when all policewomen resigned and note the chief constable has since refused to appoint replacements.
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Brighton
Eng
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Alcahal
Detriet
Tiike Leroy Butler
Coursi
Fleischmann’s
W. K. Mollan
Fairfield Ave
Slater’s Big Shoe
Main
Main Street
U.S. Army
Munson
Slater's Big Shoe Store
Oxfords
Lala 7
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